Posted by tealady on September 12, 2007, at 1:32:17
In reply to Re: Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil » DonnaT, posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2007, at 18:46:42
> > Is there really more of a benefit in one from the other? I have been taking Carlson's Fish Oil (liquid) for a year but have recently heard about Krill oil. Is it better or about the same?
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> Well, krill oil contains an antioxidant called astaxanthin, which is not found in fish oil. I suspect, though, that it is left in by a less than thorough processing, as salmon's pink/orange hue arises, at least in part, from this same molecule, which it accumulates from eating krill or similar crustaceans.
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> I checked the archives, and jakeman posted that a bottle he'd obtained appeared to be somewhat rancid. I bought some, and mine too was rather off-smelling.
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> Krill oil does contain some phospholipids, and more than a trace of vitamin A. However, the concentration of EPA and DHA is much lower than in fish oils.
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> I'm not convinced there is anything of substantial merit in krill oil that would account for the premium cost.
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> Lar
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>Hi Lar,
I was wondering about fluoride levels in krill oil? I can't get any in Oz so it is only wondering. I've heard krill have very high fluoride levels in their exoskeleton?
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